Dif Juz were an English instrumental post-punk band, formed in London in 19… Read Full Bio ↴Dif Juz were an English instrumental post-punk band, formed in London in 1980 and remaining active until 1986. The band comprised Dave Curtis (guitar), Alan Curtis (guitar), Gary Bromley (bass guitar) and Richard Thomas (percussion and saxophone).
Dif Juz band developed out of the punk band London Pride that was formed by the Curtis brothers. In late 1979, Alan Curtis was involved with new wave band Duran Duran. He apparently disappeared and missed a particularly volatile gig after the band hired the owners of the Birmingham Rum Runner nightclub as managers. In a 2003 interview, John Taylor (bass guitarist for Duran Duran said "straight away Alan Curtis skipped town, thinking getting involved with two nightclub owners meant he would end up in pieces down a city alleyway.
Following Alan Curtis' return to London, he resumed his collaboration with his brother Dave and Richard Thomas (all of whom played in London Pride), and was joined by Gary Bromley. They determined to create something new and different. Dave Curtis was a trained classical guitarist, Alan Curtis's guitar play was self-taught and innovative, Thomas had a thirst for mastering wind instruments and production values, and Bromley's bass playing, whilst honed in West London, could have found home in Kingston, Jamaica. The resulting soundscape was dense, atmospheric, and spacious, driven by pounding bass lines and rhythm.
It is believed that the name Dif Juz was adopted as a play on "different jazz," but according to Thomas, it was a spur-of-the-moment utterance that "didn't mean anything".
The band signed to label 4AD, and a demo was played by John Peel. The band performed a number of inspiring gigs in the London area in 1981, most notably at the Moonlight Club in West Hampstead and at the Ealing Town Hall. The band's debut full-length with the label, Extractions, was released in 1985. It reached No. 11 on the UK Indie Chart.
The band befriended fellow labelmates Cocteau Twins and frequently collaborated with them. Cocteau Twins guitarist Robin Guthrie produced several of their recordings and vocalist Elizabeth Fraser sang on "Love Insane" from the album Extractions; in turn, Thomas played saxophone and tabla on Cocteau Twins' 1985 album Victorialand. Occasionally, the two bands toured together and played together at the Saddlers Wells Theatre. Cocteau Twins bass player Simon Raymonde commented that Dif Juz were the "best live band [he'd] ever seen".
Although the band was mainly instrumental, they occasionally worked with a vocalist from North London, Hollis Chambers.
At one point they served as a backing band for reggae/dub luminary Lee Scratch Perry for a few live dates. A studio album of this collaboration was recorded with Robin Guthrie as producer, but the album was never released and sits unheard in the 4AD vaults. There is currently some debate as to why. 4AD's current stance is that the Curtis brothers never really appreciated the results; however, Dave Curtis has stated that he believes it's "the best thing Dif Juz ever did".
The band never officially disbanded. However, due to health issues, neither Dave Curtis nor Bromley were able to devote the time needed to the band, and this led to a "slow dissolve". For a time, the band continued with bass player Scott Rodger who performed recorded with the band on "Out of The Trees" and subsequent touring, but the spark seemed to be diminishing.The final step to dissolution occurred when Thomas became a touring drummer for The Jesus and Mary Chain.
4AD manager Ivo Watts-Russell said that he "expected these most individual of individuals to work together again at some point", but this never happened.
Thomas has also worked with Butterfly Child, Moose, Cocteau Twins, The Wolfgang Press and April March. His current project is Lost Horizons with long-time friend Simon Raymonde (Cocteau Twins)
Bromley is currently performing in a band called The Children.
Dave Curtis spent some time collaborating with The Wolfgang Press, This Mortal Coil and Tranquil Trucking Company.
Discography:
Studio albums:
Time Clock Turn Back (1983)
Who Says So? (1983)
Extractions (1985)
EP's:
Huremics (1981)
Vibrating Air (1981)
Compilation albums:
Out of the Trees (1986)
Soundpool (1999)
Dif Juz band developed out of the punk band London Pride that was formed by the Curtis brothers. In late 1979, Alan Curtis was involved with new wave band Duran Duran. He apparently disappeared and missed a particularly volatile gig after the band hired the owners of the Birmingham Rum Runner nightclub as managers. In a 2003 interview, John Taylor (bass guitarist for Duran Duran said "straight away Alan Curtis skipped town, thinking getting involved with two nightclub owners meant he would end up in pieces down a city alleyway.
Following Alan Curtis' return to London, he resumed his collaboration with his brother Dave and Richard Thomas (all of whom played in London Pride), and was joined by Gary Bromley. They determined to create something new and different. Dave Curtis was a trained classical guitarist, Alan Curtis's guitar play was self-taught and innovative, Thomas had a thirst for mastering wind instruments and production values, and Bromley's bass playing, whilst honed in West London, could have found home in Kingston, Jamaica. The resulting soundscape was dense, atmospheric, and spacious, driven by pounding bass lines and rhythm.
It is believed that the name Dif Juz was adopted as a play on "different jazz," but according to Thomas, it was a spur-of-the-moment utterance that "didn't mean anything".
The band signed to label 4AD, and a demo was played by John Peel. The band performed a number of inspiring gigs in the London area in 1981, most notably at the Moonlight Club in West Hampstead and at the Ealing Town Hall. The band's debut full-length with the label, Extractions, was released in 1985. It reached No. 11 on the UK Indie Chart.
The band befriended fellow labelmates Cocteau Twins and frequently collaborated with them. Cocteau Twins guitarist Robin Guthrie produced several of their recordings and vocalist Elizabeth Fraser sang on "Love Insane" from the album Extractions; in turn, Thomas played saxophone and tabla on Cocteau Twins' 1985 album Victorialand. Occasionally, the two bands toured together and played together at the Saddlers Wells Theatre. Cocteau Twins bass player Simon Raymonde commented that Dif Juz were the "best live band [he'd] ever seen".
Although the band was mainly instrumental, they occasionally worked with a vocalist from North London, Hollis Chambers.
At one point they served as a backing band for reggae/dub luminary Lee Scratch Perry for a few live dates. A studio album of this collaboration was recorded with Robin Guthrie as producer, but the album was never released and sits unheard in the 4AD vaults. There is currently some debate as to why. 4AD's current stance is that the Curtis brothers never really appreciated the results; however, Dave Curtis has stated that he believes it's "the best thing Dif Juz ever did".
The band never officially disbanded. However, due to health issues, neither Dave Curtis nor Bromley were able to devote the time needed to the band, and this led to a "slow dissolve". For a time, the band continued with bass player Scott Rodger who performed recorded with the band on "Out of The Trees" and subsequent touring, but the spark seemed to be diminishing.The final step to dissolution occurred when Thomas became a touring drummer for The Jesus and Mary Chain.
4AD manager Ivo Watts-Russell said that he "expected these most individual of individuals to work together again at some point", but this never happened.
Thomas has also worked with Butterfly Child, Moose, Cocteau Twins, The Wolfgang Press and April March. His current project is Lost Horizons with long-time friend Simon Raymonde (Cocteau Twins)
Bromley is currently performing in a band called The Children.
Dave Curtis spent some time collaborating with The Wolfgang Press, This Mortal Coil and Tranquil Trucking Company.
Discography:
Studio albums:
Time Clock Turn Back (1983)
Who Says So? (1983)
Extractions (1985)
EP's:
Huremics (1981)
Vibrating Air (1981)
Compilation albums:
Out of the Trees (1986)
Soundpool (1999)
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Dif Juz Lyrics
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Anto Paga Oooooo Uo Ehehehe Ehi ehi ehi Ho conosciuto quegli grandi…
Aterciopelados Re re re re Reconozco, revolución, redonda Recibir, sabidur…
Bon Iver This my excavation and to Day is Qumran Everything that happ…
Borixon Ta BRX tu jest Nic ci to nie da że kontrujesz Ta…
Buller Oh big boy Gray DJ Buller En två två till tre Kalla mig…
Ciwan Haco Nav bexçan rê heye kezî zera min îşev civanê meye çav…
Craig David ft Artful Dodger Re-rewind Enter, selecta Eh, yeah Eh, eh yeah Eh, yeah Eh E…
D.M.G. (Daniel McGurty) आओ रे आओ रे आओ आओ रे मोरे बलमा अब ना…
Difficult and Hard Slither round, body smashed, crawling on the floor This is l…
emm1tt Don’t cry for me I wanna to die Don’t worry…
FEE LION I love you But I cannot think about you anymore It baits…
FRANK CASINO I’m on my re-up shit (Re-up shit) Throwing up signs Bumping …
Hiro-X & Kimeru 지루한 하루가 불안해 어떻게 해야 되는지 모르겠어 그 마음을 고이 넣어둔 채로 무너지는…
iM It's so peacefull at night When we travel the light Get a…
Jean-François Alexandre The clearing in the forest where the snow falls Is the…
kai (1, 2, 3, 4) He doesn’t even notice He doesn’t care Why wast…
Kasabian I feel like the time has come A fearless rescue from…
KITCHEN - Nils Frahm Is that you again my darling I think it's time we…
ky== I walk out on center stage And they look back at…
L.I.E. 浪漫的抱着你 看着日落 怕黑时候 数着指头 时间就会很快过 我会小心呵护守候 下雨有我肩膀靠 睡不着记得想着我 三秒后会…
Lbenj Sowt l9ari bekani! wesh b sbab dnoubi? Gali hasni matbkich h…
Lite It's been six years since you left (You left) I keep in…
LV.4 雷响得放肆 死去活来坚持 抛空了理智 疯狂或正直 来自同个本质 有什么意思 在这个急于立碑的城市 谁比谁更无耻 干我屁事…
Maria Luiza Jobim vivo inventando motivos e pretextos sem pé nem cabeça pra…
Maskey Nilo sagar Nilo aakash Atayeko chha aaja Mero angaloma Mer…
Mor ve Ãtesi Yine ben miyim dьsen Hiз zamanim da yok ki Yine ben kopup…
Mor ve Ötesi Yine ben miyim düşen Hiç zamanım da yok ki Yine ben kopup…
Mor ve Цtesi Yine ben miyim dьsen Hiз zamanim da yok ki Yine ben kopup…
Mumbles And The Dust Re-engage Re-engage Re-engage Re-engage Re-engage Re-en…
Mystic Prophecy Verse 1 YOU SEND THEM AN ANGEL IN…
nowisee この絶望ごとどうせならもう 消してしまえと泣きじゃくる僕を 「綺麗」と言って君が映した 澄んだ瞳を少し揺らして 憎んで…
O.S.T. I been thinking about it I've got something to say You've be…
Park Won 반짝이는 예쁜 리본 참 좋은 선물이지만 가장 귀한 선물을 벌써 오래전에…
Paulo e Nathan O Rê 'Cê faz isso comigo por que sabe que eu…
PETT ""Do ré mi fá Tava com o JK agora elas não…
PURE-POLLUTION Oh no if yesterday is gone Tomorrow I may not be…
Rasmussen (You are driving me mad, cause you´re unpredictabily sad, Y…
Re 我从雪山走来 带着雪莲花的芳香 我从草原走来 带着格桑花的柔情 我要纵情歌唱 唱出山里人的真诚 我要尽情舞蹈 舞出草原儿…
Redpine & Solo दूर तलक हैं सूना फलक अब ढूँढे तुझको कहाँ हाँ तू…
Reol (Reol) 右手に携帯で左手には愛 受信するメッセージ 当然気付いてるよ でもすぐに返事したりしちゃったら ひかれちゃうかな どうか…
Roxy Music (Ferry) I tried but I could not find a way Looking back…
Slums Attack Nie chodzi o to żeby ciągle chodzić i mówić Że jest…
The Retuses Когда-нибудь мой след тебя найдет Он заведет тебя в глухие…
Titan and Red Acid Jack Whoa they're munkee, calm it down Whoa they're munkee, calm …
Two Da Road feat. Shyheim Yo son I know what time it is Yo tell em,…
Vaughn Monroe Just picture a penthouse way up in the sky With hinges…
Wejdene Ils voulaient m'éteindre, du coup, on est repartis J'aime pa…
Άννα Βίσση Το νταηλίκι κι η μαγκιά μια βραδιά μαγικιά τρακάρανε τυχαία.…
小田和正 君がくれた あの短い メールが ぼくを 元気づけた いつもと同じ ありふれた 文字が たゞ そこに 並んでいるだけなのに…
緑黄色社会 見据えてた世界が突然 姿を消して置き去り 駆け出した足がもつれて震えてもう立てないよ 逃げ出したいか向き合いたいか 問…
黒 You left me sad and lonely; Why did you leave…
Kasabian I feel like the time has come A fearless rescue from…
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John Soro
Pure genius, I love the shimmering effect and ethereal/dreamy kind of feeling here. Drum and bass are reminiscent of PIL yet there's something gentle and serene going on throughout the song. Personally it feels like spending time with some friends in a warm or hazy afternoon on some grassland somewhere away from disturbance, the word I was looking for is peace of mind I guess. Thank you for uploading this fantastic song.
scarecrow955
Thank you for uploading this gem. God bless you.
HiGregory
+scarecrow955 Yes, may Jesus gently place a kiss on WhackaWhacka's mouth.
Wheel333
🙏❤️🙏. My first real bassline I learned.
EliBoom
thank you!! great uplifting tones. love this.
Basil baDazzil
philip bryde-hennessy
I used to have a t-shirt with this pic on it. Great band back in the early 80s. Paul Beecham used to manage them. Best music. Stands the test of time.
mindiff
Mind blowing...
Phil Jarvis
You just don't get stuff like this anymore, more's the pity.
Bluesrockchannel
Just Beautiful
A Unodostres
I love it